cradle

US /ˈkreɪ.dəl/
UK /ˈkreɪ.dəl/
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1.

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks on rockers or is suspended from pivots

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The baby slept peacefully in its cradle.
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She gently rocked the cradle to soothe the crying infant.
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bassinetcribcot
2.

the place or origin of something

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Greece is often called the cradle of Western civilization.
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This valley was the cradle of an ancient civilization.
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birthplaceoriginsourcefountainhead
1.

hold (something) gently and protectively

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She cradled the newborn in her arms.
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He cradled the injured bird carefully.
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holdnursesupportnestle
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rob the cradlefrom the cradle to the grave